About The Policy Circle

The Policy Circle is the premier pipeline for women leaders at the state and local level whose values are grounded in limited government principles and committed to civil discourse. The women in our community don’t just follow policy conversations; they create real civic impact in their states and communities.

Policy Circle Briefs are the foundation of our educational platform. They equip women with the context, multiple perspectives, and practical understanding they need to engage thoughtfully in civic life. As we scale our impact, we are seeking a curious, collaborative, and highly organized Policy Manager to lead the development of policy content that informs women, strengthens our community, and fuels civic engagement.

The Role

The Policy Circle believes informed citizens make stronger communities. Our Policy Briefs don’t tell readers what to think – they equip them to think critically by presenting balanced facts, multiple perspectives, and thoughtful questions.

The Policy Manager will report to the COO and lead The Policy Circle’s established Brief development process from concept through publication. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys researching complex issues, interviewing subject matter experts, writing and editing policy Briefs, and translating nuanced policy topics into clear, balanced, and engaging resources for a broad audience.

Working closely with colleagues across the organization, the Policy Manager owns every stage of the Brief development process, from research and outlining to AI-assisted drafting, stakeholder engagement, publication, and ongoing updates. They ensure every Brief reflects The Policy Circle’s commitment to intellectual honesty, civil discourse, and thoughtful civic engagement.

Policy Circle Briefs are not advocacy pieces or white papers. They are balanced educational resources that present multiple perspectives, explore tradeoffs, and equip readers to think critically and reach their own conclusions. The ideal candidate is an exceptional researcher, writer, editor, project manager, and collaborator who embraces emerging AI tools to improve research and workflow efficiency while recognizing that human judgment, curiosity, and editorial excellence remain essential.

This is a full-time position that can be based virtually anywhere in the United States with potential for travel (~10%).

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role are centered on The Policy Circle’s three strategic pillars, which provide the framework for advancing our mission. Together, they reflect the role’s responsibility to strengthen our policy content, equip women for meaningful civic engagement, and build the relationships and community needed to expand our impact.

Cultivate Champions

Build trusted policy content that strengthens The Policy Circle’s reputation and expands our network of champions.

  • Lead the direction, development, and ongoing evolution of The Policy Circle’s policy content portfolio, including Policy Circle Briefs, timely policy analysis, blogs, companion resources, and other educational content.
  • Serve as The Policy Circle’s go-to internal policy expert, providing guidance on policy issues, emerging developments, and opportunities for the organization to contribute to timely conversations.
  • Maintain a strong pulse on the policy landscape, identifying opportunities for new content, updates to existing Briefs, and issues The Policy Circle should address, amplify, or translate for its community.
  • Develop outlines and write, edit, and update Policy Circle Briefs and other policy content, using AI to strengthen research, drafting, editing, and workflow efficiency.
  • Conduct interviews and build relationships with subject-matter experts, researchers, policymakers, think tanks, and partner organizations.
  • Ensure all policy content reflects The Policy Circle’s standards for accuracy, editorial balance, intellectual honesty, accessibility, and relevance.

Expand Civic Impact

Develop policy content that equips women to better understand issues, engage in meaningful discussions, and take informed civic action.

  • Develop policy content that helps women understand complex issues, engage in meaningful discussions, and take informed civic action.
  • Extend the reach and useful life of every Brief through executive summaries, discussion guides, learning modules, “What You Can Do Next” sections, blogs, and other companion resources.
  • Serve as a strategic policy partner to Programs, Communications, Partnerships, and Development, helping translate policy issues for broader audiences and connect content to organizational priorities.
  • Track audience engagement and recommend improvements that increase the relevance, usefulness, reach, and impact of The Policy Circle’s policy content.

Build Authentic Community

Lead a collaborative Brief development process that engages diverse voices and strengthens relationships across The Policy Circle community.

  • Lead The Policy Circle’s collaborative Brief development and review process, engaging internal teams, subject-matter experts, Circle Leaders, donors, partners, and other stakeholders at the appropriate points.
  • Gather, synthesize, and incorporate feedback while maintaining a clear, balanced editorial voice and protecting the integrity of the final product.
  • Manage and provide editorial direction to the Policy Editor, including assignments, priorities, standards, timelines, and quality expectations.
  • Build and manage the editorial calendar
  • Continuously improve the policy content development process by strengthening collaboration, integrating AI tools, and increasing efficiency, consistency, and quality.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in public policy, journalism, research, think tanks, government, higher education, nonprofit organizations, or a related field.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to objectively research complex policy issues, present competing perspectives fairly, and synthesize nuanced information into balanced educational content that informs rather than persuades.
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience using AI as a core part of research, writing, editing, and project management workflows. Curiosity about emerging AI tools and a commitment to continually improving how technology can strengthen policy content is essential.
  • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Passion for The Policy Circle’s mission and a commitment to informed, respectful civic discourse.
  • US candidates only.

How You’ll Make an Impact

At The Policy Circle, publishing a Brief is not the finish line, it’s the beginning. Every Brief is designed to equip women with the knowledge and confidence to engage thoughtfully in civic life, spark meaningful conversations, strengthen relationships, and inspire action in communities across the country.

In this role, you will help shape one of The Policy Circle’s most valuable organizational assets. You will create trusted policy content that informs women, fuels discussion, supports our programs, strengthens partnerships, equips our development team, and advances our mission.

Successful candidates will:

  • Produce high-quality Policy Circle Briefs that are published on time.
  • Lead a collaborative and efficient Brief development process that engages the right internal and external stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain a strong network of trusted subject matter experts and contributors.
  • Leverage AI to improve research, drafting, and workflow efficiency while maintaining exceptional editorial quality.
  • Ensure Policy Circle Briefs are consistently used across Circles, CLER, programs, fundraising, partnerships, and communications.
  • Continuously improve the quality, reach, and impact of Policy Circle’s policy content.
  • Help equip women to better understand complex issues, think critically about competing ideas, engage in meaningful conversations, and strengthen their communities.

Working at The Policy Circle

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package including but not limited to: Medical, vision, and dental coverage starting within the first 30 days of employment; Matching 401k – after 90 days of employment; Life insurance; Paid parental leave; 10 company holidays and 26 PTO days; Half-day Fridays; and cell phone reimbursement.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph sharing why The Policy Circle’s mission resonates with you, your perspective on personal and economic freedom and personal agency, and what draws you to this role;
    • And a paragraph describing your relevant experience and the strengths you would bring to this role, including examples of measurable results.
  • Salary requirements

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Savannah Murphy, Project Manager, who is managing the search process: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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